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Over $150,000 Raised for WEDA’s Foundations
More money raised, more people trained. Calgary, AB, December 21, 2018 – The Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) is thrilled to announce that over $150,000 was raised at last week’s WEDA International Dealer Conference for WEDA’s Foundations. Funds raised...
Concordia Tractor, Inc., CEO Harley Adams Selected as 2018 Dealer of the Year
The Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) is honored to present the prestigious Merit Award to Harley Adams of Concordia Tractor, Inc. (CTI), as the 2018 Dealer of the Year. Celebrating Exceptional Performance and Outstanding Customer Service As a true mark of...
The Little Red Tractor that Can
Greg Hamilton’s affinity for Antonio Carraro tractors began in 1991 at a horticultural show. Hamilton looked down from the upper balcony and saw this little, red tractor surrounded by farmers and onlookers. Immediately, Hamilton knew it had great potential...
WEDA recognized for outstanding leadership in developing a new Agricultural Equipment Technician initiative for Saskatchewan high school students
“We are thrilled to recognize this partnership as a model of what can be achieved when we bring industry and education together.”
Equipment chipping costs you in the field, then in the shop
The third in a series of four blog posts on the risks and consequences of farm equipment chipping, from the Western Equipment Dealers Association. The crops are ready, the sky is blue, the crew is there, and you’re ready to harvest. Each hour you’re out there brings...
Affordable and Powerful Digital Marketing for Dealers has Arrived!
Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) today launched WEDA Digital - digital marketing solutions built for equipment dealers. Now more than ever, it is crucial for equipment dealerships to have a strong online presence, including social media and review...
WEDA Selects SATISFYD as Newest Preferred Partner
The Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) selects SATISFYD as their newest Preferred Partner and exclusive provider of Customer and Employee Engagement Solutions. Brought together by their mutual passion to help WEDA members succeed, SATISFYD’s solutions give...
The Rationale and Dangers of DEF Tampering
If you’re looking, it’s not hard to find someone who’ll modify or remove the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (or DEF) emissions systems on your farm equipment. Given the open availability of this service, a farmer could be forgiven for believing that DEF modifications are legal....
Equipment dealers launch chipping awareness campaign: When equipment is chipped, sooner or later, a farmer pays
Calgary, October 3, 2018 – With farm equipment chipping or tuning becoming more widespread, equipment dealers in Western Canada are encouraging farmers to think twice. The Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) today launched an awareness...
Voided warranty exposes equipment owners to costly repairs
The first in a series of four blog posts on the risks and consequences of farm equipment chipping, from the Western Equipment Dealers Association. When someone offers to tune or chip the operating software on a piece of farm equipment, to the farmer, that offer might...
WEDA Acquires Friend Management Systems™ in Latest Expansion of Value-Added Services
The Combination Adds to the Offerings of the Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) Business Management Services to the Equipment Dealer Industry. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2018, Kansas City, Missouri: Western Equipment Dealers Association announced...
New Partnership to Help Dealers Battle the Talent Shortage
CALGARY (April 4, 2018) – Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with WorkHorse, an online hub to simplify labour management for the agriculture industry. With an innovative online platform, WorkHorse aims to help...